Internal Control At Nextzon Business Services Limited

Aero Alliance Limited, the concessionaire responsible for the management and operation of AIIA, invites applications from suitably qualified and experienced professionals for the position of:

Location: Akanu Ibiam International Airport, Enugu

Reports To: Head, Legal, Governance & Compliance / Management, as applicable

Role Purpose

The Internal Control Manager will establish and maintain a strong internal control environment across Aero Alliance's airport and corporate operations. The role will identify control weaknesses and risks, monitor compliance with approved policies and procedures, and recommend practical improvements that strengthen accountability, efficiency, asset protection and risk management.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and improve Aero Alliance's internal control framework, policies and procedures.
• Review airport and corporate processes to identify control gaps, risks, inefficiencies and potential losses.
• Monitor compliance with policies, procedures, approval limits and delegated authorities.
• Conduct control reviews across Airport Operations, Finance, Procurement, Commercial, Revenue, HR & Administration, Engineering, Security, IT and other functions.
• Review revenue, expenditure, procurement, payment, inventory, asset and cash-management controls.
• Assess financial and operational risks and recommend appropriate controls.
• Identify and report irregularities, control breaches, fraud risks, waste or abuse.
• Follow up corrective actions and monitor resolution of identified weaknesses.
• Develop control checklists, risk registers and monitoring tools.
• Support investigations into significant control breaches and irregularities.
• Work with Finance, Legal, Governance & Compliance, Risk, Operations and other functions to strengthen controls while maintaining appropriate independence.
• Prepare periodic internal control reports covering key findings, risks, weaknesses and recommendations.
• Ensure controls support compliance with applicable laws, regulatory requirements, concession obligations and Aero Alliance policies.
• Support continuous improvement of airport and corporate processes.

Requirements

• Bachelor\'s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Business Administration, Risk Management or related discipline.
• Professional qualification such as ACA, ACCA, CIA, CISA or CRMA is highly desirable.
• Minimum 7 years\' relevant experience in internal control, internal audit, risk management, finance, compliance or related areas.
• Experience in aviation, airport operations, infrastructure, transportation, manufacturing, banking, consulting or another regulated environment is an advantage.
• Strong knowledge of internal control, risk assessment, process review and corporate governance.
• Good understanding of financial and operational controls, including revenue, procurement, expenditure, inventory, assets, payroll and cash management.
• Strong analytical, investigative and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and report-writing abilities.
• High integrity, objectivity, confidentiality and professional judgement.
• Ability to work effectively with senior management and operational teams in a demanding airport environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and relevant ERP, accounting, audit or control systems.

Key Competencies

• Internal Control
• Risk Management
• Process Review
• Financial & Operational Controls
• Fraud Risk Management
• Compliance Monitoring
• Revenue Assurance
• Procurement Controls
• Asset Protection
• Audit & Assurance
• Data Analysis
• Investigation
• Reporting
• Problem Solving Stakeholder Management

Why Join Aero Alliance?

This is an opportunity to contribute to building a strong, accountable and internationally aligned control environment within a major international airport operation, with direct impact on financial discipline, operational efficiency, risk management, accountability and governance at AIIA.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.